Executive Job Description |
CONTACT KEITH SEVERTSON AT 952-472-6603 AND PLEASE GO TO HTTP://JOBS.PROGRESSIVE.COM AND APPLY TO JOB # 102440 TO BE ENTERED INTO THE JOB PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY WITH PROGRESSIVE, A TOP FORTUNE COMPANY
The Consultant Programmer is responsible for developing highly complex, cost-effective information technology solutions for major business processes and strategies by designing new or enhancing existing software programs/applications or components. Works on high impact projects involving the application of substantial knowledge of systems integration requirements across multiple IT groups and technologies. Design solutions will typically involve the coordination of several IT teams with complex interaction patterns. Assists others in the steps involved in the life cycle of software development. Makes recommendations to improve software delivery methods. May make recommendations ensure code quality across IT teams. Identifies and implements new testing approaches. Responsibilities may also include on-going support and maintenance of applications. May also work on assignments related to software architecture or lead iterations for delivery of software application functionality.
Sought out as an expert and unique individual contributor to help advise and address challenges related technologies, application development, and methodologies. Works on problems of significant and critical impact and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors and creativity to determine an appropriate solution. Exercises superior judgment in selecting methods and techniques to solve problems. Implements and oversees improvements to processes and procedures. Serves as an escalation point and training resource to less experienced programmers. Stays current with industry trends and looks for ways to educate other teams and resources on emerging technologies in a way that balances cost with practical application of the new technologies. Involved in developing or enhancing IT standards.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology, or related discipline, which could include Computer Science, Information Systems (IS) or Management Information Systems (MIS). In lieu of a degree, related work experience will be accepted.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Must have at least 10-12 years of related work experience designing/developing, programming, and supporting software programs/applications in mainframe or client server environments.
- Must have exceptional knowledge of software applications, computer coding /programming language and software development life cycle.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others and lead others through change.
- The ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently organize work resources from current team or other teams to solve technical problems.
- The ability to consider technical decisions as part of a multidimensional problem, balancing standards, principles, project management disciplines (time, cost, schedules), team norms (consultation, decision-making, communication) and process.
- Exceptional organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignment simultaneously.
- The ability to support department goals that align with current and future Company objectives and initiatives.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to find successful resolutions for moderate to complex issues, escalating those that require management involvement, when necessary.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- The ability to effectively troubleshoot system problems by identifying and implementing software or process changes that allow business transactions to continue with minimal risk.
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